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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.03, 394.53 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.03, 394.53 and 147.57 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.03 : 394.53 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.03/394.53 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.03x = 394.53 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.03x = 58,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.79/263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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